Architectural Drawings By Don Jeffrey - EXTENDED

Don Jeffrey uses local architecture to create artwork with the use of pen & ink, watercolor and mixed media. He especially enjoys drawing scenes from old photographs taken in previous decades spanning from the 1920s to present day.

 “I like to depict places that no longer exist hoping to touch sentiments that bring back memories to the viewer” – Don

Don spent the majority of his career aspiring to be a cartoonist producing comics and greeting cards for family and friends but changed direction in 2016 concentrating creating art from familiar buildings and popular sites in the area.

Don Jeffrey is a Stow High School and University of Akron graduate. He has been in retail and visual merchandising for the past 30 years having worked at Dillard’s, Kohl’s, Penney’s and Macy’s. Artistically he has been influenced by Norman Rockwell, to more obscure artists like John Hamyson and more recently discovered and is inspired by the colored etchings of Josef Eidenberger here in our Gallery.

Since 2016 his work has been shown in exhibits in the area including Summit Artspace, shows in Barberton, Cuyahoga Valley Art Center and McKay Bricker Gallery.

Due to the popularity of Don’s work, the show has been extended through November 30, 2019